Mobile security company V-Key is among the first few innovative tech product companies to receive accreditation from IDA.

Security companies are trying to keep pace with the rapid evolution of mobile devices. Recent incidents of cyber attacks and breaches have raised awareness of the need to enhance security. Industry players have said this presents an opportunity for them to step up and offer solutions.

Benjamin Mah, Co-founder and CEO of mobile security startup V-Key, believes that virtualising robust physical security systems is the answer.

V-Key, pioneer and inventor of mobile Virtual Secure Element has been accredited by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) under the Accreditation@IDA programme, certifying V-Key’s V-OS Virtual Secure Element and V-Guard Mobile Application Protection solutions.

Leading financial payment provider China Payment and Remittance Service Co., Ltd. (“ChinaPnR”) formed a strategic partnership with international pioneer in mobile security and cryptographic technology, V-Key Inc. (“V-Key”).

V-Key selected as a finalist at the SWIFT Innotribe Startup Challenge Regional Showcase to compete at Sibos 2013 in Dubai.

V-Key, a global leader in software-based digital security, today announced the appointment of Tony Chew to the position of Chief Security Architect.  Tony will spearhead V-Key’s engagement with banking regulators and financial institutions in Asia.

V-Key Inc. secures Series A funding of US$4 million from IPV Capital, a leading early growth venture capital fund based in China with global offices in Shanghai, Beijing and Silicon Valley.